NBA Power Rankings – January 13, 2014

The Pacers have a 2.5-game lead over the Heat. That’s big – even in January. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

2. Miami Heat (27-10)

Losses to the Knicks and Nets? Really? Miami has now lost back-to-back games for the third time this season. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

3. San Antonio Spurs (29-8)

Four straight wins have the Spurs atop the Western Conference – for now. This race will come down to the last day of the regular season. (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

4. Portland Trail Blazers (28-9)

Portland curiously lost to Philadelphia and Sacramento by a combined six points before beating the Magic and Celtics by a combined 24. After a home lay-up against Cleveland on Wednesday, the Trail Blazers embark on one of the hardest four-game road trips you’ll see all season (San Antonio, Dallas, Houston and Oklahoma City). (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

5. Oklahoma City Thunder (28-9)

Kevin Durant (33.7 points per game in his last 10 games) is doing all he can to carry Oklahoma City. (Photo by Richard Rowe/NBAE via Getty Images)

6. Golden State Warriors (25-14)

Steph Curry did it again. His game-winning jumper against Boston gave the Warriors their 11th win in their last 12 games. (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

7. Los Angeles Clippers (26-13)

The Clippers are weathering the Chris Paul injury storm with a 17-3 home record – best in the Western Conference. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

8. Houston Rockets (24-14)

James Harden has scored the game-high in five straight games, averaging 32.6 points in the process. Houston is 3-2 during that stretch. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

9. Dallas Mavericks (22-16)

Dirk Nowitzki went off for a season-high 40 against the New Orleans on Saturday. What is this, 2011? (Photo by Danny Bollinger/NBAE via Getty Images)

10. Phoenix Suns (21-15)

Phoenix, which is last in the league in assists, has suddenly lost three of four and four of six. (Photo by Allen Einstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Raptors were competitive in road losses to the Heat and Pacers, but this team still has a long way to go. (Photo by Ron Hoskins/NBAE via Getty Images)

13. Denver Nuggets (19-17)

The hottest team in the West, Denver has won five straight after losing eight straight. The winning streak includes a 13-point win over the Thunder. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

14. Minnesota Timberwolves (18-19)

The Timberwolves have lost nine straight games in which a win would’ve put them above .500. (Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images)

15. Memphis Grizzlies (17-19)

Memphis’ last three losses have all come by four points or fewer, including a two-point overtime loss to San Antonio. It’s good to finally see some fight from this team. (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)